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Camping at Whipple Dam State Park near Pine Grove Mills

State park · Pine Grove Mills

A forested campground near hiking.

About this campground

A short drive from State College, the 256-acre Whipple Dam State Park is a delightful and quiet place to visit. The lake is the perfect place to indulge in a refreshing dip, bird watch or just relax.

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  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
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Amenities & location

  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Fire Rings
  • Hunting
  • Nearest Camp Store
  • Overlook
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Potable Water
  • Public Boat Launch Available
  • Restrooms
  • Shoreline Or Offshore Mooring
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  • Camping with dogs

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Listing Pine Grove Mills, PA (map in Location below)
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

4722 Retreat

2.1 mi from Whipple Dam State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $54/night
$108 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Wilson’s Boondock Hollow

4.5 mi from Whipple Dam State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $31/night
$62 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Davis Farm

5.4 mi from Whipple Dam State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $68/night
$135 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Authentic Delicious Chinese Dumplings 50 mi · 2.5 hr · from $89/person
    • Murder Mystery Detective Experience in State College PA 50 mi · 2.3 hr · from $15/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour 50 mi · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $10/person
Ways to stay

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    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2022 Omni RS36 EZ Driving up to 15 mpg
    2022 Omni RS36 EZ Driving up to 15 mpg

    Class C motorhome · 36 ft · sleeps 6 · 61 mi from campground

    $375/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    Sunsetter III
    Sunsetter III

    Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 8 · 74 mi from campground

    $195/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2016 Forest River R-Pod 179
    2016 Forest River R-Pod 179

    Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 4 · 133 mi from campground

    $108/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Whipple Dam State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Authentic Delicious Chinese Dumplings
    Authentic Delicious Chinese Dumplings

    50 mi · 2.5 hr · from $89/person

    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in State College PA
    Murder Mystery Detective Experience in State College PA

    50 mi · 2.3 hr · from $15/person

    Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour
    Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour

    50 mi · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $10/person

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    Bethlehem Steel Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of SteelStacks
    Bethlehem Steel Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of SteelStacks

    50 mi · 2 hr–2.5 hr · from $10/person

    Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
    Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

    59 mi · 1.2 hr–1.5 hr · from $10/person

    Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Harrisburg by Operation City Quest
    Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Harrisburg by Operation City Quest

    59 mi · 2 hr · from $10/person

    Private transfer from MDT airport to Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Hershey
    Private transfer from MDT airport to Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Hershey

    59 mi · 1 hr–2 hr · from $150/person

    Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Harrisburg by Wacky Walks
    Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Harrisburg by Wacky Walks

    59 mi · 2 hr · from $10/person

    Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections
    Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Capitol Reflections

    59 mi · 2 hr · from $12/person